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Chinese national dies after migrant boat capsizes in Danube, Serbia says

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Posted on October 6, 2025

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BELGRADE (Reuters) -A Chinese national died when a boat carrying at least 10 illegal migrants capsized in the River Danube as they attempted to cross from Serbia to European Union member state Croatia

Tragic Capsizing: Chinese Migrant Dies in Danube River Incident

Overview of the Incident

BELGRADE (Reuters) -A Chinese national died when a boat carrying at least 10 illegal migrants capsized in the River Danube as they attempted to cross from Serbia to European Union member state Croatia, Serbian police said on Monday.

Rescue Operations

Police recovered one body and rescued four Chinese nationals, they said in a statement. Police in neighbouring Croatia rescued five people - three men and two women - all Chinese nationals.

Ongoing Investigation

Police had received a call about a capsized boat in the Danube at around 8:45 p.m. (1845 GMT) on Sunday evening.

Serbian police said an investigation was underway into suspected illegal border crossing and people trafficking.

(Reporting by Ivana Sekularac; editing by Mark Heinrich)

Key Takeaways

  • A boat carrying Chinese migrants capsized in the Danube River.
  • One Chinese national died in the incident.
  • Serbian and Croatian police conducted rescue operations.
  • An investigation into illegal border crossing is underway.
  • The incident highlights ongoing migration challenges in Europe.

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